EVs reach a global tipping point
We have reached an undeniable tipping point when it comes to electric vehicles (EVs), with the International Energy Agency (IEA) stating that 30% of all new cars sold globally this year will be electric. In its Global Electric Vehicle Outlook 2026, the agency says...
Crypto clarification shifts debate from ownership to practical regulation
National Treasury and the South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB’s) updated statement on the Draft Capital Flow Management Regulations has moved South Africa’s crypto regulation debate into a more practical phase, says Bitexen CEO, Mark Diuga. Extending the public comment...
Young scientists showcase research in Türkiye
South African young scientists researching rocket propulsion systems, climate-related fisheries conservation, and advanced mathematical modelling are set to represent the country at the 1923 International Mathematics, Science, and Engineering Fair (IMSEF) in İzmir,...
Local family business leverages AI to protect vulnerable employees
While the global narrative around Artificial Intelligence (AI) has often been defined by the fear of job losses, a third-generation South African manufacturer is proving that technology can, indeed, have a soul. Lesco, a local producer of high-quality electrical and...
Magnificent Seven’s Wall Street dominance threatened
The blockbuster IPOs expected imminently from SpaceX, OpenAI and Anthropic could weaken the grip the Magnificent Seven - Apple, Microsoft, Nvidia, Amazon, Meta, Alphabet and Tesla - have held over Wall Street for years, according to Nigel Green, CEO of global...
AI success in sales is a system story, not a technology story
AI tools are delivering measurable efficiency gains for sales organisations - saving sellers an average of 4.8 hours per week, according to Gartner - however, 72% of sales organisations report low reinvestment of those time savings back into high-value sales...
Trust is infrastructure. And Africa’s fintech reckoning proves it
For most of the past decade, African fintech was a land grab. Valuations rewarded user numbers, interfaces got flashier, and “disruption” was the pitch that attracted capital investment. From the outside, it was clear the model was running hotter than it could...
Paying Lagos is still harder than paying London
For many South African businesses, paying a supplier in Lagos still involves more friction, delays and administrative complexity than settling a payment in London — a paradox that Ola Oyetayo, CEO and co-founder of Verto, says continues to undermine African trade...
Africa’s energy transition is a growth story – but only if we act together
Africa’s energy transition to lower-carbon, more reliable and accessible power systems has the potential to reshape economies, uplift communities, and support development throughout the continent. By Shameel Joosub, CEO of Vodacom Group With abundant renewable energy...
Securing Africa’s future through a circular water economy
Africa Day (today, 25 May 2026) provides an opportunity to reflect on the continent’s shared future. In 2026, that future is increasingly being shaped by one issue that cuts across every sector of society and the economy: water. By Dr Harrison Pienaar, chairperson of...
Bridging Africa’s build divide with intelligent infrastructure
Africa has always found its own way around barriers, writes Andrew Bourne, regional head of Zoho South Africa. When fixed-line banking proved too slow and too exclusionary, Kenya did not wait for the infrastructure to catch up. It built M-Pesa instead, a mobile...
Why context determines digital success in Africa
As we mark Africa Day (today, 25 May 2026), there is renewed attention on the continent’s growth trajectory, its expanding digital economy and the pace at which organisations are investing in transformation. There is good reason for that optimism. Across sectors,...